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ARMY: Scalable Agile Manufacturing of Launched Effects Topic #: ARM26BX02-NV004 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
ARMY: Multifrequency Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Antenna Solution Topic #: ARM26BX02-NV005 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Scalable Wide-Field-of-View Electro-Optical Payloads for GEO Space Domain Awareness Topic #: DAF26BX02-NV500 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Resilient Voice-Enabled Artificial Intelligence Assistant for Autonomous Logistics Command and Control in Contested Environments Topic #: DAF26BX02-NV501 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Project Celestial: Multi-Domain Site Selection Framework for Terrestrial and Maritime Spaceport Infrastructure Topic #: DAF26BX02-NV503 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Project Able Baker: Maritime Re-purposing of Offshore Infrastructure for Resilient Launch-Vehicle Recovery Topic #: DAF26BX02-NV504 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Rapid Evaluation of low Back and neck impairment to Advance Readiness Topic #: DAF26BZ02-DV009 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Production of a High Purity Ceramic Powder Topic #: DAF26BZ02-DV010 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Three axis stabilized environmentally sealed infrared search and track payload Topic #: DAF26BZ02-DV011 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Bulk growth of InAsP crystal Topic #: DAF26BZ02-DV012 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Modernization of Flash X-Ray Simulated Environments Topic #: DAF26BZ02-DV013 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Creating a Mobile L-Band Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Topic #: DAF26BZ02-DV014 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: Domestic Production of Refractory Powders for Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics and Aerospace Alloys Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV001 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: Novel and Highly Efficient Separation Methods for Critical Rare Earth Elements Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV002 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: Flameless Ration Heater Alternative (Magnesium-Free) Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV003 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: Enterprise Digital Thread with Mission-Aware Decision Intelligence Platform for DLA Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV004 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: Strengthening Defensive Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Through Agentic AI and Automation Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV005 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: AI-Assisted RMF Pre-Adjudication for Research, Development, and Rapid Prototyping Environments Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV006 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: STRIKE AI - AI-Enabled Mission Planning for Defense of Operational Technology Critical Infrastructure Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV007 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: US Based Fixture Development and Manufacturing Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV008 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP) Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV009 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DLA: Enhancing Tertiary Manufacturing Capacity Utilization with Secure Data Practices Topic #: DLA26BZ02-NV010 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: DIRECT TO PHASE II: Resonant Cavity Infrared Detector Incorporating an Avalanche Photodiode Active Region Topic #: DON26BZ02-DV051 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: DIRECT TO PHASE II: Non-tactical Replacement of AN/UYK-43 in a Laboratory Environment Topic #: DON26BZ02-DV052 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: DIRECT TO PHASE II: Innovative Camera Technology for Advanced, Simultaneous Imaging in the Extended Short Wave and Mid Wave Infrared Bands Topic #: DON26BZ02-DV053 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: Active Detection of Low-Observable Surface Targets through Electro-Optical Means Topic #: DON26BZ02-NV045 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: High Frequency Omni-Directional Acoustic Sensor with Open Architecture Telemetry Topic #: DON26BZ02-NV046 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: Rapid Range Determination of Airborne Targets in Complex Raid Scenarios Topic #: DON26BZ02-NV047 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: Advanced Techniques for Enhanced Deep-Sea Object Detection and Localization for Towed Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Sonar Topic #: DON26BZ02-NV048 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: Universal Submersible Logistics Deployment and Stowage Package Topic #: DON26BZ02-NV049 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: Low-Cost Bottoming Seabed Nodes for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Support Topic #: DON26BZ02-NV050 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: Submarine Top-side Anti-Slip Anti-Foulant Topic #: DON26TZ02-NV020 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
NAVY: Colloidal Nanocrystals for Improved Mid-Wave Infrared Imaging Topic #: DON26TZ02-NV021 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DARPA: Low Resource Computing Topic #: DPA26BZ02-DV010 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DARPA: Spreaders for Microsystems with Advanced Thermal Resilience (SMART) Topic #: DPA26BZ02-NV005 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DARPA: Nanopore Bioelectronics for Next Generation Proteomics Topic #: DPA26BZ02-NV006 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DARPA: COMPACT WIDEBAND TUNABLE FILTERS Topic #: DPA26BZ02-NV007 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DARPA: TEMPERATURE-HARDENED ELECTRONICS FOR RELIABLE MISSION-CRITICAL APPLICATIONS (THERMAL) Topic #: DPA26BZ02-NV008 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
DARPA: AUTOMATED PROCESS FOR CODESIGN OF RADIATION HARDENING AND SECURITY Topic #: DPA26BZ02-NV009 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
OSD: Generative AI for Secure Workflow Automation and Compliance Topic #: OSW26BZ02-DV003 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
OSD: Game-Theoretic AI for Robust Course of Action (COA) Generation and Wargaming Topic #: OSW26BZ02-DV004 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
SOCOM: Passive Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Terminal Guidance Topic #: SOC26BZ02-NV003 | Open | 06/24/2026 | ||
USAF: Development of Directed Energy Systems for Space-Based Applications Topic #: DAF26BX03-DV505 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Safe Falling and Failing For Humanoid Robots Topic #: DAF26BZ03-DV019 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Humanoid Robotic Fleet Management Topic #: DAF26BZ03-DV020 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Nickel Molybdenum Hard Chrome Alternative Topic #: DAF26BZ03-DV021 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: A4MT - Weapons Trailer Hydraulic Heating Topic #: DAF26BZ03-DV022 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Complementaru Flush Air Data System for Subsonic/Transonic Bomber Operations and Weapon Platforms Topic #: DAF26BZ03-DV023 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Platform-Agnostic, Open Architecture, Advanced Automated Search & Track and Target Recognition Enhancement for Airborne, Fixed-Wing Special Operations Applications Topic #: DAF26BZ03-DV024 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: High Spectral/Spatial/Temporal Resolution MWIR Hyperspectral Imager Topic #: DAF26BZ03-NV015 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Compact High-Pressure CO₂ Compressor for Aviation Thermal Management Systems Topic #: DAF26BZ03-NV016 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Quantum Solutions for Proactive Advanced Response in Cyber Warfare - QSPARX Topic #: DAF26BZ03-NV017 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
USAF: Leveraging AI/ML for Optimizing JAG Data, Decision Making, and Military Justice Outcomes Topic #: DAF26BZ03-NV018 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DHA: Field Speciation of Ultrafine to Coarse Particulate Topic #: DHA26BZ03-NV006 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DHA: Open Architecture OEM Real-time Ultrafine Particulate Sensor Topic #: DHA26BZ03-NV007 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DLA: Digital Twin of the Organization for Enhanced Mission Readiness Topic #: DLA26BZ03-NV011 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DLA: AI-Powered Tool for Automated Evaluation of Vendor Economic Dependency Topic #: DLA26BZ03-NV012 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DLA: Next-Generation Non-Lithium Battery Technology for Safe, Extreme-Environment, High-Performance Resilient Military Logistics and Field Operations Topic #: DLA26BZ03-NV013 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: NAVAIR & NAVSEA Open Topic for Counter Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Topic #: DON26BX03-NP002 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Long-Range Listening Device Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV054 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Multi-Band Approach to Target Discovery Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV055 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Optimizing Satellite Imagery across Commercial Vendors Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV056 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Gun Weapon Systems Ammunition Handling and Controls Modernization Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV057 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: High-Throughput Embarked Data Transfer Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV058 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Real-time Zero Trust Data and Access Control for Combat Systems Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV059 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Intra-Satellite Communications Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV060 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Predictive Movement for Object Oriented Tracking Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV061 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Secure Tasking of Commercial Assets Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV062 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Anomalous Behavior Detection and Alerting for Congested Maritime Environments Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV063 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Terminal Defense Weapon System Coordinator Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV064 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
NAVY: Adaptive Sensor Management Topic #: DON26BZ03-NV065 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DARPA: Manufacturing Technologies for Ryberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS)-SBIR XL Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV011 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DARPA: Engineering Sleep for Cognitive Performance Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV012 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DARPA: Expeditionary Closed and Air-Independent Power and Energy (ExCAIPE) Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV013 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DARPA: Real-Time Pathogen-Host Interactome Prediction Topic #: DPA26BZ03-DV014 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
DARPA: Biomanufacturing of Hierarchical Biocomposites for High-Performance Thermal Interface Materials Topic #: DPA26TZ03-DV002 | Pre-Release | 07/22/2026 | ||
ARMY: xTech|Phantum Competition Topic #: ARM26BX01-NP003 | Pre-Release | 08/28/2026 | ||
ARMY: xTech|Inversion Competition Topic #: ARM26BX03-NP006 | Pre-Release | 09/11/2026 | ||
ARMY: xTech|Kinetic Reach Competition Topic #: ARM26BX03-DP007 | Pre-Release | 12/23/2026 |
DOD SBIR/STTR Requirements:
1. DSIP Account: Create an account on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
2. SAM Registration: Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
3. DUNS/UEI Number: Valid Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov
4. Company Requirements:
- Must be a small business (500 or fewer employees)
- Must be U.S.-owned and operated
- Principal Investigator must be primarily employed by the company
For more details, visit: DOD SBIR/STTR Website